The Biggest Loose End in the Operation

Bruno, who was pouring wine behind the counter, remained expressionless as he looked at the man being held by helmeted Gladius behind him. It was CP9 chief Spandine, his face covered in blood. Bruno knew that nothing he said would matter now. Gladius's face was hidden beneath a stitched mask resembling a gas mask. According to CP9 intelligence, this man possessed the Bomb-Bomb Fruit. Any part of his body could explode, and anything he touched could be made to explode as well.

He had no chance of winning even against Gladius alone, much less three Donquixote Family combatants at once. In that instant, Bruno understood that he was facing Great Pirates capable of destroying this entire area in moments. There was no chance of winning this fight.

Spandine's face was bruised and swollen. He shouted desperately toward the bar, "Bruno, don't say anything! Save me!"

"So you really are the biggest loose end in the operation." Bruno set the cleaned glass on the counter. Any mission personally led by Chief Spandine was bound to be exposed. He really should not have been sent into the field; he was far too easy to expose.

A buzz swept through the bar. CP9? The legendary secret agents of the World Government really existed? They were on this island? Was the World Government making a move against Jaya?

"And you two." Diamante sneered as he drew his weapon: a bull-headed scepter. He aimed its horns at the two men sitting at a nearby table with newspapers in hand.

"Not good! We've been exposed!" The two men sprang up in terror. "Finger Pistol!" "Rankyaku!" Gale after gale slammed fiercely toward Diamante. In the blink of an eye, violent winds filled the bar, shredding the walls and tables alike with their savage attacks.

Loud bangs erupted